Indonesian

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Etymology

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From kembali +‎ meng- -kan.

Verb

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mengembalikan

  1. (transitive) return
    1. To place or put back something where it had been.
    2. To give something back to its original holder or owner.
      Aku akan mengembalikan sisir ini kepada gadis itu.
      I will return this comb to that girl.
    3. To take back something to a vendor for a refund.

Usage notes

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  • For “return” as in returning from a place to a place, see kembali.

Malay

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Etymology

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From kembali +‎ meng- -kan.

Verb

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mengembalikan

  1. return (as in returning something to someone)
    saya akan mengembalikan mainan ini kepada gadis itu
    I will return this toy to that girl

Usage notes

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  • For “return” as in returning from a place to a place, see kembali.